IVF treatment availability at Barbados Fertility Centre
| IVF at Barbados Fertility Centre - restrictions | |
|---|---|
| Woman maximum age | 49 |
| Single woman | Allowed |
| Same sex female couples | Allowed |
| HIV (female) | Not allowed |
| HIV (male) | Not allowed |
| HCV / HBV (female) | Not allowed |
| HCV / HBV (male) | Not allowed |
About Barbados Fertility Centre
The Barbados Fertility Centre embraces diversity and inclusivity, extending its services to women up to 49, single women, and same-sex couples seeking to conceive or expand their families. With a track record of assisting numerous individuals and couples in realizing their dreams of parenthood, the clinic offers a comprehensive array of fertility treatments, including:
- UI/AID
- IVF/ICSI
- Egg donation
- Embryo donation
- Donor sperm
- PGT-A
- Assisted Hatching
- Egg and sperm freezing
- Embryo freezing
- Ovulation Induction (OI)
- Immunology Program
To ensure thorough pre-cycle evaluations, the clinic provides tests for both women and men. For women, diagnostic procedures such as HyCoSy (Hysterosalpingo Contrast Sonography) assess the condition of the fallopian tubes with enhanced detail, offering valuable insights not easily obtained through standard imaging methods.
The Barbados Fertility Centre stands as a beacon of progressiveness and innovation, dedicated to offering all patients, regardless of marital status or sexual orientation, the best chance of achieving parenthood. With a longstanding commitment to single women pursuing family-building through IUI or IVF with donor sperm, the clinic warmly welcomes same-sex couples. These couples can explore options such as artificial insemination with donor sperm or ROPA (Reciprocal IVF), where one partner’s eggs are used to create embryos implanted into the other partner’s womb, establishing a unique parental dynamic. Additionally, the clinic offers a surrogacy program tailored to the reproductive needs of gay or single men.
Understanding the unique challenges and considerations faced by same-sex couples, the Barbados Fertility Centre recognizes the need for specialized support beyond medical treatment. Financial, legal, and emotional aspects are addressed with specific attention and expertise to guide couples through their fertility journey with care and understanding.
Barbados Fertility Centre also maintains an office at Women’s Hospital in St. Augustine, Trinidad, where pre-cycle scans are performed. This arrangement helps Trinidad patients minimize the time they need to spend in Barbados for their primary treatment.
Experience and Medical Staff at Barbados Fertility Centre
Barbados Fertility Centre boasts a team of internationally trained medical professionals from diverse backgrounds, including Barbados, Trinidad, Canada, Italy, Greece, the UK, and Ireland. This team, consisting of specialized physicians, nurses, psychologists, and embryologists, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care in every aspect of infertility management.
Anna Hosford, originally from Ireland, brings extensive fertility experience from both Ireland and the USA. After completing her nursing training in Dublin, she worked alongside prominent fertility specialists in San Francisco before introducing American standards of care to Ireland. Her vision of providing top-quality fertility care within a serene environment became a reality with the establishment of Barbados Fertility Centre.
Dr. Juliet Skinner, a Barbados native, pursued her medical training at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, with a keen interest in women’s health. Following specialization at the renowned Coombe Women’s Hospital in Dublin, she returned to her homeland to offer IVF services to international patients.
Supporting Dr. Skinner are Dr. Sarah Mourik, a gynecologist specializing in reproductive medicine, and Dr. Dominik Dziura, a specialist in reproductive medicine with expertise in ultrasound diagnostics.
IVF Laboratory Team
The IVF laboratory is overseen by Lab Director Jessica Pons, a Clinical Embryologist. The clinic employs two experienced senior embryologists to ensure the highest standards of laboratory care.
Accreditation and Patient Rights
Barbados Fertility Centre proudly holds the Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, the only facility in the Caribbean to do so. This accreditation underscores their commitment to safety and excellence, a tradition upheld since 2007. The clinic is dedicated to respecting the rights of all patients, ensuring equity, access, and informed consent, while providing care that is culturally sensitive and discrimination-free.
IVF Costs at Barbados Fertility Centre
IVF with Own Eggs
At Barbados Fertility Centre, the cost of IVF using one’s own eggs is approximately EUR 6,018 (USD 6,500). If IVF with ICSI is necessary, the price increases to EUR 6,944 (USD 7,500). Opting for PGT-A testing for embryos incurs an additional fee of EUR 208 (USD 225) per embryo, the testing itself costs EUR 1,990 (USD 2,150).
IVF with Donor Eggs
Barbados Fertility Centre offers both known and anonymous donor egg options. With a predominant Afro-Caribbean population, finding a suitable black donor typically entails no waiting time for couples from the UK or USA. Known Donor Eggs IVF is priced at EUR 6,713 (USD 7,250). IVF with Non-Disclosed Donor Eggs is available at EUR 7,407 (USD 8,000). A EUR 1,388 (USD 1,500) fee applies in the event of a cancelled cycle before egg collection, alongside a non-refundable FET Commitment Fee of EUR 462 (USD 500).
Embryo Adoption Cycle
For those not considering separate donor eggs and sperm, the Embryo Adoption Cycle is an option at EUR 4,398 (USD 4,750).
Freezing and Storage
Barbados Fertility Centre offers secure freezing and storage of extra embryos. The first year of embryo storage costs EUR 324 (USD 350), with each subsequent year incurring a fee of EUR 625 (USD 675). Storage for frozen oocytes or sperm is also EUR 625 (USD 675) per additional year. Embryo thawing and frozen embryo transfer (FET) is EUR EUR 2,083 (USD 2,250). For oocyte freezing, the Egg Freezing Cycle costs EUR 4,583 (USD 4,950).
Sperm Donation
Barbados Fertility Centre does not maintain a local sperm donor database but can provide information on external sperm banks. The cost of donor sperm is arranged directly with the chosen bank.
| Basic IVF packages cost at Barbados Fertility Centre | |
|---|---|
| Intrauterine insemination (IUI) | €370 |
| Artificial insemination with donor (AID) | TBC |
| IVF with own eggs | €6,018 |
| Egg donation IVF | €6,713 |
| Embryo donation | €4,398 |
| Egg freezing | €4,583 |
| Sperm donation | on request (external egg bank cost) |
| ROPA | €8,807 |
| Surrogacy | N/A |
IVF Add-ons and Other Costs
| Other IVF techniques costs at Barbados Fertility Centre | |
|---|---|
| Medical consultation (doctor) | TBC |
| Donor sperm | on request (external sperm bank cost) |
| Sperm freezing | €519 |
| Embryo Monitoring (e.g. Embryoscope) | N/A |
| Blastocyst culture | €507 |
| PGT-A / PGS genetic embryo testing | €1,990 (+€208 per embryo) |
| Embryo freezing and storage for 1 year | €625 |
| FET - Frozen Embryo Transfer | €1,616 |
Other Treatments Holistic treatments, such as acupuncture, are offered at Barbados Fertility Clinic to complement medical procedures. Priced at EUR 370 (USD 400) for a package of four cycle-specific sessions, these services aim to improve overall well-being and enhance fertility treatment outcomes.
Barbados Fertility Centre – Location
Barbados facilitates daily direct flights from London and Manchester in the UK, with seasonal flights available from Glasgow. For patients traveling from the USA, direct routes are offered from Miami, Atlanta, and New York. Upon arrival, the clinic organizes transportation from the airport to the patient’s lodging. Most patients opt for hotels conveniently situated within walking distance of the clinic. Alternatively, visitors can choose to rent a car to explore the island or utilize the local buses, which conveniently stop directly outside the clinic. To streamline travel arrangements, the clinic provides a dedicated patient liaison who can coordinate flights, transportation, and accommodations throughout the stay in Barbados. It’s worth noting that travelers from other Commonwealth nations do not require visas for visits to Barbados.